Top 5 Cichlid Tank Setups for a 75 Gallon Aquarium

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  • @bgs9man
    @bgs9man Рік тому +14

    Would love to see a 75 gallon Amazon set up describing types of plants, wood, and combination of fish to use. Great video by the way. 👍

  • @montellanojavelosa6249
    @montellanojavelosa6249 8 місяців тому +3

    been an african cichlid fishkeeper for a while, but you convinced me to start a new south american set up with your trio for my 75!

  • @webbrowser6454
    @webbrowser6454 4 місяці тому +2

    #2 was my FAVORITE. Had the exact same stocking for the longest time, minus the salvini as well. Jack+convict+firemouth with a green terror to round it all out was an awesome setup!

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 місяці тому +1

      That does sound awesome!

  • @taylorcaudil8058
    @taylorcaudil8058 2 роки тому +13

    you guys are awesome, you have helped a lot getting my tank set up. sucker for new world cichlids

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Glad the videos have been helpful!

  • @makiarn777
    @makiarn777 2 роки тому +3

    I rewound and rewound this segment. I absolutely love you guys and couldn’t wait to watch it. I love south and Central American fish. Way to go catching the salvini yawning. I have seven tanks and two of them are 75’s. Severums are my favorite.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому

      Awesome! Thanks for following along and watching! 🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @elliep66
    @elliep66 2 роки тому +8

    Great video with great ideas! Now i just need to get my hands on a 75 gallon…

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому

      Thank you!

    • @yotaman492
      @yotaman492 9 місяців тому

      Facebook marketplace is full of them.

  • @dhammaboy1203
    @dhammaboy1203 2 роки тому +8

    A 75g is what you buy right before wanting to upgrade to a 150g! 😅
    That said - what an awesome tank size for a variety of options if space / money dictates (as it often has for me).

  • @onlywei
    @onlywei 2 роки тому +3

    Great video. I personally also like having blood parrots. Especially yuan bao parrots.

  • @Saturn_got_springlocked
    @Saturn_got_springlocked 2 роки тому +4

    Awesome vid!! Getting a 75 gal soon and thought some cichlids would be cool! Never kept cichlids before and you guys have taught me so much!!

  • @cichlid_kings
    @cichlid_kings 2 роки тому +6

    Awesome recommendations. Keep up the great work guys and enjoy that time at Aquashella 😎

  • @paulkruger491
    @paulkruger491 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful fish. Every fish was great.

  • @SlimTim_dirty_aquatics
    @SlimTim_dirty_aquatics 2 роки тому +2

    I have 90 gallon reef ready aquarium over stocked with mbunuas with sump and canister filtration. Being my 90 has the same footprint as 75, just taller. Thanks for ideas if I bored of mbunuas or end getting another 75/90 gallon lol. Luv the content of this channel and helped with my addiction of cichlids lol.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому +1

      Awesome! Glad you’re enjoying the content. Thanks for following along!

  • @juliaheinritz3264
    @juliaheinritz3264 2 роки тому +2

    Now I wish I had more than one Geophagus for my 75. Sorry I missed meeting you at Aquashella Chicago. Not sure if you made it but it was a first for my husband and I. We had such a good time and I learned a lot. Thanks for you video as always

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому

      No worries, there’s always next time! Thanks for watching!

  • @jasonsingh5293
    @jasonsingh5293 2 роки тому +1

    Loving the setups on your 75 gallons tanks you gave me some great ideas for my 75 thanks cichlids bro's 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤

  • @dfish346
    @dfish346 Місяць тому +1

    I have a 55 gallon aquarium and want to get American cichlids any suggestions I know it’s a small tank but I wld like ones big enough to eat feeders

  • @kashifkashu7899
    @kashifkashu7899 2 роки тому +1

    Great suggestions guys...currently I have a 75 gallon aquarium with baby oscar,baby blood parrot and 3 convicts all male.
    Soon I need to upgrade.thanks now I know oscar can't stay in 75 gallon forever..

  • @sabineleffler8911
    @sabineleffler8911 Рік тому +1

    Great video. In the south American set up with the electric blue Acara, Severum and Geophagus. Is it possible to add angelfish?

  • @NewO-ul2yd
    @NewO-ul2yd 5 місяців тому

    Great video. I currently have four Electric Blues(males) in my 75 but they are all on the smaller side for now. I have six Cory’s for bottom feeders. I was planning to do two geo and one Severum. Thoughts

  • @Fishguy13
    @Fishguy13 2 роки тому +4

    Great video as always! Can you do one for 55s? I have 2 empty 55s and just am scratching my head at what to try in them!

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Will add it to the list!

    • @Fishguy13
      @Fishguy13 2 роки тому

      @@CichlidBros 🙏🏼👊🏻

  • @seith14ridgway
    @seith14ridgway 25 днів тому

    Do you know what black substrate was in Quinns 75 gallon Centeral American tank? I love the Jack Dempsey and plan on getting one soon for my 75 and i like how the black makes his color really pop.

  • @andreashessler838
    @andreashessler838 2 роки тому +1

    I have a 75 with Centrals. I have made sure to prevent pairing and not to stock anything too big or aggressive.
    However, one thing that I have experienced is conspecific species aggression. Stocked Sajica, Cutteri and Myrnae (all males) and they just don't get on. They are too similar.

  • @TR-ry1xv
    @TR-ry1xv 11 місяців тому

    This video found me at the right time. After 5 years set up, I have 4 EBAs left in their own 75. I want to add a single severum and some geo redheads. Would it better to go down to just my paired up EBAs? If so, how many red heads? If I keep all 4, how many red heads? Thanks for the content.

  • @Jawsbrah4
    @Jawsbrah4 5 місяців тому

    Just the video I needed! Is that Lava rock in the peacock tank ? I really like the contrast. And is Carib sea original mix with the shells okay as a substrate? Thank you!

  • @illusion1415
    @illusion1415 2 роки тому

    I just set up an 75g planted rainbow fish tank. Just 4 Madagascars rite now with a 20 fish School of ember tetras. Going to add other species soon. Also have an empty 75 that I’d like to do cichlids with but can’t decide which kind. I like all the types equally so it’s tough lol.

  • @biggs1485
    @biggs1485 2 роки тому +49

    I miss having a fish tank & watching the fights while stoned 😂😂

  • @Sammiejomitchell
    @Sammiejomitchell Рік тому +2

    Go Big Orange!

  • @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
    @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 2 роки тому +2

    awesome video

  • @mellowsohype
    @mellowsohype 2 роки тому +2

    I always come to your guys page for inspiration/tips so I thought I’d lay a question on ya! Hope you get the chance to see this.
    I have a 75 gallon South American tank currently stocked with A Severum, 2 EBA’s, a Blood Parrot, and a common pleco (I have plans on rehoming the pleco very soon). All of them are roughly a 1.5 years old. I’d like to add maybe a couple more fish in there without overcrowding it, what would you guys add in there if you had the choice ?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому

      Thanks for following along! You could maybe add a few Geophagus tapajos, angels, or festivum. Or if you wanted schooling fish, some columbian tetras maybe. Best of luck

  • @johndell9733
    @johndell9733 8 місяців тому

    Is there a particular order you should add Severums, EAB’s and Geo’s into your aquarium? Wondering from an aggression standpoint if it is better for some fish to establish ground, perhaps get bigger before adding others. Great content and thank you.

  • @andreacasoli3371
    @andreacasoli3371 2 роки тому +3

    I think in a 75 gallon you can add also Neolamprologus brichardii (i think that is one of the most beautiful tanganyikan cichlids and is pretty small) one day I would like to keep them, another species is the Neolamprologus leleupi (a very very beautiful yellow cichlid like the yellow lab of malawis)

    • @scotp6362
      @scotp6362 2 роки тому

      I have a 75 with around 20 Brichardi and 2 tretocephalus and it is one of my favorite set ups.

    • @andreacasoli3371
      @andreacasoli3371 2 роки тому

      @@scotp6362 I currently have a shrimp tank (and nanofishes) and a dwarf cichlid south american aquarium, but one day i wish i can keep brichardis, they are so so beautiful and in general i would like to keep african cichlids (since the water parameters for them in my area are perfect)

  • @chadsimcox931
    @chadsimcox931 Рік тому

    I enjoyed the video! I’m Looking to buy a 75 gallon in the near future. I noticed you had a Jack Dempsey. I want one of those and a firemouth cichlid. I’m wondering if there would be enough room if i added a Green Terror if i have enough hiding spots?

  • @dylanbobeldijk2061
    @dylanbobeldijk2061 25 днів тому

    Hey guys, i'm looking for a 92 gallon SA Cichlid tank and i'm super interested in the Tapajos in combination with the Blue Acara and maybe one or two severums. But as those fishes reach a respectable size, will 92 gallon not be too small once the fishes mature? The tapajos i really would love to keep in a group with a pair of Acara and one or two Severums. Size of tank is: 47x19x23inch

  • @elvinsworld11
    @elvinsworld11 Місяць тому +1

    Lovely

  • @michaellamachia2523
    @michaellamachia2523 Рік тому

    Would I be able to skip out on the severums and do geophagus sveni instead of the tapajos?

  • @Robert-ui4gc
    @Robert-ui4gc 3 місяці тому

    would angelfish be compatible with the South American setup? Number 5

  • @beat_2008
    @beat_2008 Рік тому

    Got a 72 gallon front bow like a month ago, deciding to sell all of my young convicts ( i have 35 of them) and keep Loonie, the father and one kid, and then buy some peacocks to add (and breed with each other)

  • @GradoniusTheWise
    @GradoniusTheWise Рік тому

    Great channel! I just recently re-homed a 75 gallon setup that a neighbor was selling for cheap. I have a 20 gallon and a 10 gallon so I am new to the larger tank world.
    The current inhabitants are a common pleco, krib, and an angelfish. My wife wants a nice peaceful tank with a wide variety of fish.
    I don’t know what is an appropriate stocking amount and after some research, we were thinking to add: 1 severum, 1 electric blue Acara, 2 Bolivian rams, 1 pearl Guarami a Geophagus, and maybe another krib to make a breeding pair.
    I am looking for feedback on if that is an appropriate stocking plan, is that to much, can I get more, maybe another Severum? Would any of these be incompatible?
    Thank you as I am trying to learn what is best for my new 75 gallon.

  • @wolfsenseiasmr4036
    @wolfsenseiasmr4036 3 місяці тому

    If i have a 90 gallon tank and im trying for a south american cichlid tank is it overstocked to have 2 severums, 5 tapajos and say 1 electric blue acara? And if not would i be able to fit 1 or 2 keyhole cichlids with that?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  3 місяці тому +1

      Would probably be okay. A bit crowded. I wouldn’t do the keyholes tho

  • @myonis01
    @myonis01 Рік тому

    @Cichlid Bros⁠ I love watching your videos. I am getting a 75 gallon aquarium and stand gifted to me in the future. Do you think it would be doable to have a pair of angelfish, a pair of EBA/blue acara, a pair of keyhole cichlids, and a pair of Bolivian Rams in a planted 75 with some Colombian red and blues, marble hatchetfish, and some harlequin rasboras? Or am I being way too ambitious with the types and amount of fish I would like to put? I would appreciate any input you have. Great episode. It gave me a LOT of inspiration.

  • @patrickmcelroy1164
    @patrickmcelroy1164 25 днів тому

    For the Convict, Firemouth, and Dempsey, should they be all male or female?

  • @samuelshonkwiler6281
    @samuelshonkwiler6281 Рік тому

    I love these South American cichlid and I’m working on setting up my 75 gallon tank for them. Question, what plants do you recommend keeping with them as I’ve heard they will uproot and destroy some plants. Also, would fake plants be an option?

  • @iakovromanenko6845
    @iakovromanenko6845 2 роки тому +1

    Спасибо БОЛЬШОЕ 👍🏻

  • @_mister_e
    @_mister_e Рік тому

    I'm very curious long term in 75-gallon I've got the trio Jack Dempsey, Convict, and Fire mouth. You've spoken many times about this trio doing good in this tank size but haven't seen a follow-up on how they've done. Do any of you 3 currently have this trio together in a 75-gallon?

  • @jasonmcredmond9043
    @jasonmcredmond9043 6 місяців тому

    I would kill for a stocking ideas video for my 150g tall tank. 4ft long and can't find any recommendations for fish

  • @aaron1984a
    @aaron1984a 2 роки тому

    For your geo/severum/acara tank, what would you recommend filtration wise for that set up? Currently have an fluval 407 and a two sponges.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому

      Those would work great. I usually go with a midsized canister and maybe a HOB to compliment

    • @aaron1984a
      @aaron1984a 2 роки тому

      @@CichlidBros thank you gents!!

  • @maoufreed1684
    @maoufreed1684 11 місяців тому

    I know you said to solo an Oscar in a 75g but what if I add a g.Severum as a tankmate will it be too crowded for them both?

  • @laurak4995
    @laurak4995 Рік тому

    I have a 125 gallon and would love to do an all-male peacock tank. I keep reading that it needs to be overstocked - is this true? I like the amount of peacocks in your tank in the video. If it doesn't need to be overstocked, is there a general number of male peacocks that you would recommend for a 125 gal? Thank you for the awesome content!

  • @LAKERS76
    @LAKERS76 10 місяців тому

    What combo would you use for a 75g?!? 1x Severum 2x EBA and 3x Geos with a schooling fish?? I won't be switching to a larger tank so these would be here for life.

  • @Laserloungemaker
    @Laserloungemaker 2 роки тому

    Based on your experience can you do plecos with Blue Dolphins. 125 tank. Thanks in advance.

  • @just8bits29
    @just8bits29 Рік тому

    How many geos and electric blue acaras could I keep together for a 90 gallon tank? I’ve got 2 parrots, 2 feather fin squeakers, and 3 clown loaches so far.

  • @10tlittle
    @10tlittle 8 місяців тому

    Can you put drift wood in the tank with Central Americans I know he has some but I’ve read not to do it cause it lowers the Ph I’m not a pro like these guys is it something to really worry about??

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  8 місяців тому +1

      Definitely not something to worry about

  • @MARKLINMAN1
    @MARKLINMAN1 2 роки тому +1

    I have ALWAYS said, if you can fit a 75 you can fit a 90, they have the same EXACT footprint with the 90 being a bit taller. Cool video here, but GO for the 90 if you are looking at a 75. 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому +4

      Very true. Only small rebuttal to that - the price increase is pretty steep from a 75 to a 90 for only the extra 15 gallons. But definitely would recommend it if cost allows!

    • @MARKLINMAN1
      @MARKLINMAN1 2 роки тому +2

      @@CichlidBros Agreed for SURE.

    • @orangez1986
      @orangez1986 2 роки тому

      Lot more weight in the same footprint

  • @johnnieg7206
    @johnnieg7206 Рік тому

    Hi, great channel. I’m from England and I am soon going to be getting a tank that’s 240 litres, dimensions 48x16x23” so I guess it’s like between a 55 and a 75 gallon from what I can tell. I really want a good sized group of Colombian tetra with some cichlids, maybe a firemouth and a blue acara, or a group of geophagus and an acara? I think the tank is not quite big enough for a Severum? Could you tell me if you think these would work and if not any other ideas to go with colombian tetras? Thanks in advance.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому

      Yep, you should be fine with those combinations in a 75 gallon. The severums would be a tight fit long term tho

    • @johnnieg7206
      @johnnieg7206 Рік тому

      I appreciate the reply, yeah I think I’ll go with the Colombian Tetras, Blue Acara and firemouth and see how that works out. Thanks again

  • @Alex_Aquarium
    @Alex_Aquarium 2 роки тому

    what kind of angelfish were those black and grey ones?

  • @AQUARIUMFREAK123
    @AQUARIUMFREAK123 6 місяців тому +3

    do you think that a fit man could buy a 75 gal tank BY HIMSELF and carry it to his car and into his home.. BY HIMSELF... I was able to buy and move a 55 gal, but is a 75 gal still within reason ?

    • @antonioaskew472
      @antonioaskew472 4 місяці тому +2

      I did it fairly easily but I’m also 6’6 210 and my wingspan really helped a lot lol

    • @Stefano_8
      @Stefano_8 Місяць тому +2

      I’ve done it I’m only 5’8” with dad bod

  • @ReignRapid
    @ReignRapid Рік тому

    Hello, for advice
    if i have a 75G tank with two blue acara and 5 cory catfish, can i fit a severum ? if so how many other fish would i be able to fit in tetra sense ?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому +1

      Should be fine. I’d go with 1 or 2 max tho

    • @ReignRapid
      @ReignRapid Рік тому

      @@CichlidBros okay thanks, I think I'd wait for a 300G aquarium before getting a severum, just a pet fish with a few complimentary fish haha

  • @A_Z716
    @A_Z716 2 роки тому +1

    I have Rio Nanay angels and threadfin acaras.

  • @rafameza4186
    @rafameza4186 2 роки тому

    I recently setup a 85 gallon with a green terror, bichir delhezi and a pleco L200. It’s a custom tank 200x40x40 centimeters. Any options for tank mates?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому +1

      Here you go!
      ua-cam.com/video/W8k5GwUn-zw/v-deo.html

  • @andytchir8601
    @andytchir8601 Рік тому

    How would a solo Sveni or Altifrons do with a group of 4 or 5 Tapajos in a 75 gallon?

  • @BobFinklemiester
    @BobFinklemiester Рік тому

    Would a 75g work for a single Oscar and Jack Dempsey?

  • @dennispeleg7843
    @dennispeleg7843 Рік тому

    Would German blue rams and red severums work together?

  • @Porkchop65210
    @Porkchop65210 10 місяців тому

    could I do a jack dempsy, fire mouth, convict, and green phantom pleco in a 75 gallon.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  10 місяців тому

      Mostly likely would work

    • @Porkchop65210
      @Porkchop65210 10 місяців тому +1

      @@CichlidBros thanks, really awsome that yall responded so fast. I have commented multiple times on channels a fraction of your size who never responded.

  • @farhaaddesousa1306
    @farhaaddesousa1306 Рік тому +1

    Hi troy i have a 71 gallon
    Already i have 2 acaras 5cm
    How many geos can i put because i am also getting a threadfin acara so i dont want to put to many geos cause of agression
    2 x acaras male and female
    3 x geos
    1x threadfin
    1 x red spotted deacon as the boss😅
    Hope it works
    I had chocolate and deacon before and put 1 geo they combined and bullied the geo had to get rid of them and try again 🎉

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому

      That sounds like a great stocking and number of geos! Should be a great tank!

    • @farhaaddesousa1306
      @farhaaddesousa1306 Рік тому

      @@CichlidBros thank u so much for replying ⭐️

  • @jmaruthupandian3857
    @jmaruthupandian3857 2 роки тому

    Which filter is best for flowerhorn fish tank? Please

  • @KeepingItFishy
    @KeepingItFishy 2 роки тому

    Where did you get those suction handles to carry the tank?! Is that a green turquoise Severum!?

  • @tinadoyle3803
    @tinadoyle3803 Рік тому

    Hi, how many gallons in a 250L tank please ?

  • @WOLFjr-w9m
    @WOLFjr-w9m Рік тому

    bro can I keep one green terror with the trio in a 90g

  • @maci.valentine
    @maci.valentine Рік тому

    How do you keep your sand so clean

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому

      Good flow and filtration, consistent water changes

  • @krzysztofkopaczewski4319
    @krzysztofkopaczewski4319 2 роки тому +2

    Great💪

  • @jl-zz9zs
    @jl-zz9zs Рік тому

    My water ph is at 8 or so. Is anyone keeping these species ok in those conditions? I’ve always kept Yellow Labs, Acei, and Rustys only, for less aggression, in a 75 but would like to change it up as long as I do t have aggression issues and non agreeing water conditions.

  • @bayou504ctcL9
    @bayou504ctcL9 2 роки тому +1

    Dat firemouth need a mate
    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥ABSOLUTELY

  • @john-keithgardner2802
    @john-keithgardner2802 Рік тому

    What about a chocolate cichlid instead of a severum with the South American cichlid tank

  • @teenaslawich1876
    @teenaslawich1876 Рік тому

    Which geophagus? Looking them up on a Google I'm seeing they can get up to 11 inches? I can't put 5 or 6 of them in a 75

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому

      Tapajos

    • @teenaslawich1876
      @teenaslawich1876 Рік тому

      And one more question..
      Thoughts on for a 75, 1 each:
      JD
      Convict
      Nicuaguran
      Pink tail chaleus

  • @jeet7713
    @jeet7713 2 роки тому

    It would be very kind of you, if you tell me what's the Tank Dimensions of your 150 Gallon Custom tank.

  • @bloodyhell3769
    @bloodyhell3769 Рік тому

    i have 70 gallons, would these still work?

  • @EUPERMAN
    @EUPERMAN 2 роки тому

    Hey which and how many cichlids live in 37 gallon permanent? I wish can get more than 55 gallon I have no room for it

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому +1

      Depends on the species! Only a few options long term in a 37 gallon. Convict, Firemouth, apistogramma, shell dwellers, Kribensis, rams, etc. Not all together but just a few options

  • @the_quality_of_hd
    @the_quality_of_hd 2 роки тому

    I need information about convict cichlid please 🥺🥺

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому +5

      Here you go!
      ua-cam.com/video/gVuiSQnZNrY/v-deo.html

  • @24ghosh24
    @24ghosh24 Рік тому

    how about a wild discus tank

  • @jjaqzi
    @jjaqzi 2 роки тому

    What is that debris floating around in the tank?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому

      Which tank? We show many in the video. It’s likely leftover food so the fish come out to film

  • @jeffreytrespeces4708
    @jeffreytrespeces4708 2 роки тому

    Is a 75 big enough for a chocolate cichlid?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому +6

      Similar to the Oscar, it might be the bare minimum size for an adult long term. They get pretty big

  • @Enjoylife-2000
    @Enjoylife-2000 2 роки тому

    I’m getting a 65….. guess I can just scale it down to around 5 fish….. a severum, 1 EBA and 3 tapos?

  • @mandyjohnson8831
    @mandyjohnson8831 2 роки тому

    I have a heavily planted 75 gallon with one angelfish, 7 synodontis petricola catfish, a couple of SAE's and a few guppies (which can be moved to another tank). I am very interested in the 4th tank you listed. Which fish are the small orange one with side stripe, turquoise with red stripe on the dorsal fin, and large silvery fish with a black spot on the side? Those three fish are beautiful and would love to add all three to my tank if possible. Thanks!

  • @santosvillarreal5559
    @santosvillarreal5559 8 місяців тому

    Hola Que pez es este ?2:27

  • @Sayanvlog-b7p
    @Sayanvlog-b7p Місяць тому

    Live plants???????

  • @naneop2553
    @naneop2553 2 роки тому

    75 is annoying size. it’s technically big but not really big enough for anything. I’m just going to build a 200 gallon tank😂

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 роки тому +2

      It’s big enough for everything we mentioned.